PwC, May 2023
US manufacturers are turning to digital technologies to strengthen their supply chains in the wake of supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to PwC's 2023 Digital Trends in Supply Chain Survey.
As they focus on modernizing their supply chains, manufacturers are investing in a combination of legacy and new digital technologies to improve growth, competitiveness, cost optimization, and sustainability. The survey revealed that many manufacturers are planning to increase investments in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), robotics, and blockchain to drive efficiencies and resilience in their supply chains.